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Figures of Speech
Beginner

Polyptoton

Greek: polyptoton (many cases)

Repeating words derived from same root in different forms

Figure of Speech
Appeal Type
Classical Greek
Tradition
Beginner
Difficulty
Global Example

Shakespeare: "With eager feeding food doth choke the feeder"

How to Use

Show word relationships. Create rhythm. Build connections.

Common Usage

Literary writing, wordplay, emphatic expression